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Department of Philosophy
325 Hoyt Hall
Phone: (307) 766-3204
Web site: http://uwyo.edu/Philosophy
Professor
JEFFREY A. LOCKWOOD, B.S. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 1982; Ph.D. Louisiana State University 1985; Professor of Philosophy 2006.
CARLOS MELLIZO-CUADRADO, B.A. University of Madrid 1965; M.A. 1966; Ph.D. 1970; Adjunct Research Professor in Philosophy 2006.
Associate Professors
SUSANNA L. GOODIN, B.A. Texas Technical
University 1981; M.A. Rice University 1985; Ph.D. 1990; Associate Professor
of Philosophy 1998, 1992.
FRANZ-PETER GRIESMAIER, University of Vienna 1986; M.A. University of Colorado 1988; Ph.D. University of Arizona 1997; Associate Professor of Philosophy 2006, 2000.
EDWARD D. SHERLINE, A.B. Princeton University 1982; M.A. University of Chicago 1983; Ph.D. University of Illinois-Chicago 1990; Head of the Department of Philosophy 2002; Associate Professor of Philosophy 1996, 1989.
Assistant Professor
ROBERT S. COLTER, B.A. The University of Puget Sound 1992; M.A. University of Colorado 1995; Ph.D. Northwestern University 2001; Assistant Professor of Philosophy 2007.
MARC A. MOFFETT, B.A. New Mexico State University 1993; M.A. University of Colorado 2002; Ph.D. 2003; Assistant Professor of Philosophy 2003.
Adjunct Professor:
ROBIN HILL, B.A. University of Wyoming 1975; M.A. University of East Anglia 1978; M.S. University of Arizona 1981; Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo 1994; Adjunct Professor in Philosophy 1996.
NANCY H. SHEA, B.S. Northern Arizona University 1975; M.S. University of Nebraska 1977; M.S. Southern Connecticut State University 1979; M.A. University of Massachusetts 1987; Ph.D. 1991; Adjunct Professor in Philosophy 2007.
Professors Emeriti
James Forrester,
Richard L. Howey, James A. Martin
Philosophy starts with those hard questions we all ask at some time or another. Some important questions of meaning and justification can't be answered by making observations or doing experiments. Philosophy is the effort to deal with these problems through sustained, hard, and critical thinking. Philosophy is good preparation for careers that call for you to use your mind, without prejudice but with rigor.
The Philosophy Department offers an undergraduate major, three undergraduate minors, and a graduate MA. For details on each of these programs, see the Philosophy Department web site.
Undergraduate Major
A philosophy major must earn a C or better in 11 philosophy courses, including three courses at or above the 4000-level and five additional courses at or above the 3000-level. Our courses fall into four program areas: metaphysics and epistemology; ethics and philosophy of value; logic and philosophy of science; and history of philosophy. In each of these areas, there are two core courses. Philosophy majors choose three of the four distribution areas; they take at least two courses, including a core course, in each of the chosen areas. All prospective majors should take Introduction to Philosophy.
The department allows its majors to concentrate in a number of
interdisciplinary areas, and we welcome double-majors in philosophy and another
field. Please consult the department’s undergraduate adviser to work out a
suitable program.
Minor in Philosophy
The minor in philosophy affords students the benefits, both personal and professional, of studying philosophy.
A student minoring in philosophy must earn a C or better in seven philosophy courses, including two at the 4000-level or higher and two more at the 3000-level or higher. The minor program in philosophy uses the same four program areas as the major program. Students take two courses, including at least one core course, in each of two program areas that they choose.
Minor in Ethics
Ethical questions and problems arise in all aspects of life. A minor in ethics can complement and enrich any major field of study. The minor in ethics consists of six courses, four at the 3000 level or above. A student takes one course in each of these areas: ethical theory; applications; scientific, historical and social analysis, and capstone course. The other two courses are approved electives.
Minor in Environmental Values
The minor in Environmental Values may be added to any bachelor’s program at UW. This minor creates a vital link among the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences through exploration of aesthetics, culture, ethics, and policy.
The minor requires a total of 18 credit hours, including at least one course within each of four areas of concentration. At least 12 of these credits must be outside the primary major, and nine of these credits must be at or above the 3000-level. A three-hour, core course (either PHIL 2330 Environmental Ethics or PHIL 2340 Natural Resource Ethics) is required of all students.
Philosophy (PHIL) Courses
Please send comments or questions to registrar@uwyo.edu
Last Change: 02/29/08